I share that concern. The policies referenced in the article emphasize interventions short of compulsory treatment. In some cases even these "door knocks" can

I share that concern. The policies referenced in the article emphasize interventions short of compulsory treatment. In some cases even these "door knocks" can lead to admission, for example if the person visited exhibits strong signs of psychosis or potential for self-harm. The judgement of police officers may not be perfect but it is better than nothing. I know that there are trade-offs to be made and caution is to be exercised, but in general I think it's worth a try to prevent escalation of mental health crisis.